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“small” in English

small

Illustration of "small" in a English cultural setting — A child holds a tiny kitten in their hands, showing how small and delicate the animal is against their palms.

Usage note

Use 'small' to describe something that is not big in size.

Examples

I have a small bag.
I have a small bag.
She lives in a small house.
She lives in a small house.
It's a small cat.
It's a small cat.

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What does "small" mean?

A. small
B. bad
C. beautiful
D. big

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